I really appreciated how he said that “the power of storytelling needs nothing but the human spirit.” This to me is huge because in the theatre it is all about the story. It’s not about the set or the actors it’s truly about the story.
Grateful to have participated in this historic short doc. To have done both the Original Broadway version of OOTI, and the revival of COALG, is and was a privilege. Thank you for this...personally. ❤️👏🏾👍🏾
Kecia Lewis, I just wanted to say that your voice on the OOTI CD grabbed my heart when I was a kid and I've been a fan since the debut. You're such an inspiration to me. People such as yourself and Jennifer Holliday who ignited this fire I had as a little black boy from Texas in undergrad seeking knowledge in music and the theatre. Thank you for sharing your artistry! My biggest dream is to work with you both!
if this doesn’t make you want to see once on this island more, than i don’t know what will. the heart in this production by every single person is more than i’ve ever seen.
This was a really interesting video. I really liked that most of it was about the revival of Once on this Island because I love that show and it was really fun seeing the process they had to go through before it opened. This video also gave me a new show to watch: Children of a Lesser God. Can’t wait!
I really appreciated how hard they worked to create this. They would go and see things and try different things out. I loved how they included people that used sign language it made the story so much better.
There is something so special about doing revivals of shows that are centered around tradition, breaking of tradition, and specifically cultural division. These issues seem to be one of the few common pieces of almost every show whether it was a Shakespeare or Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is so interesting to see how these issues, that seem to evolve on the daily, influence the interpretation of a show written decades ago. Shows like this, truly timeless stories, seem to somehow grow more and more relevant each day.
@@charlottep4222 Don't be so pious; nobody mentioned "the wealthy." But a director's fearful Trump will "pop one off," whatever that means (I assume he thinks we're heading for nuclear war since Trump is unhinged). And COLG keeps saying we need to better listen to one another, at the exact time You Tube and Twitter are silencing conservative voices. Finally, several mentions of the hurricanes overwhelming our southern shores (global warming), when in fact hurricane severity and frequency are way down. I know there can be no Broadway without gay Jewish men and their concomitant radical leftism, but let's not pretend it doesn't exist. Smug is a very unattractive look.
"I think it expands people's thinking" *cut to Alex Newell, nailing a ridiculously high whistle tone*
seriously his range is insane i cant-
I really appreciated how he said that “the power of storytelling needs nothing but the human spirit.” This to me is huge because in the theatre it is all about the story. It’s not about the set or the actors it’s truly about the story.
Grateful to have participated in this historic short doc. To have done both the Original Broadway version of OOTI, and the revival of COALG, is and was a privilege. Thank you for this...personally. ❤️👏🏾👍🏾
Thank YOU, Kecia! We are in awe of all you do.
Kecia Lewis, I just wanted to say that your voice on the OOTI CD grabbed my heart when I was a kid and I've been a fan since the debut. You're such an inspiration to me. People such as yourself and Jennifer Holliday who ignited this fire I had as a little black boy from Texas in undergrad seeking knowledge in music and the theatre. Thank you for sharing your artistry! My biggest dream is to work with you both!
Michael Arden is the unsung genius of theatre. Bare, deaf west SA, and now Once in This Island
He's also a wonderful actor. I just saw him in King Lear on Broadway, taking what was a very minor role and making it important and unforgettable.
Michael Arden deserves so much more recognition for the amazing work he does
OOTI revival was by far one of the best shows i have ever seen. absolutely incredible
The main characters and a lot of the minor and chorus characters are black in the revival... I don't know what your complaining about AT ALL
if this doesn’t make you want to see once on this island more, than i don’t know what will. the heart in this production by every single person is more than i’ve ever seen.
It's so fascinating to see the use of sign language onstage. I'm glad I
stumbled upon this!
This was a really interesting video. I really liked that most of it was about the revival of Once on this Island because I love that show and it was really fun seeing the process they had to go through before it opened. This video also gave me a new show to watch: Children of a Lesser God. Can’t wait!
appreciated vividness and the story that the musical told us I would love to actually see the musical
I really appreciated how hard they worked to create this. They would go and see things and try different things out. I loved how they included people that used sign language it made the story so much better.
There is something so special about doing revivals of shows that are centered around tradition, breaking of tradition, and specifically cultural division. These issues seem to be one of the few common pieces of almost every show whether it was a Shakespeare or Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is so interesting to see how these issues, that seem to evolve on the daily, influence the interpretation of a show written decades ago. Shows like this, truly timeless stories, seem to somehow grow more and more relevant each day.
I love how they incorporate Asl to that show!
Thank you Michael Arden! Love from home.
wow! so good
I wish this had more views!
love once on this island. The Theater would is only going to get bigger not smaller how crazy.
OOTI needs to come back again bc it closed too soon
you had me until the politics. bye.
Enlighten me!
Aw why? Does truth scare you?
Art having a message and not just something that entertains the wealthy for an hour and makes them feel good about themselves? SCANDALOUS!
Yep
@@charlottep4222 Don't be so pious; nobody mentioned "the wealthy." But a director's fearful Trump will "pop one off," whatever that means (I assume he thinks we're heading for nuclear war since Trump is unhinged). And COLG keeps saying we need to better listen to one another, at the exact time You Tube and Twitter are silencing conservative voices. Finally, several mentions of the hurricanes overwhelming our southern shores (global warming), when in fact hurricane severity and frequency are way down.
I know there can be no Broadway without gay Jewish men and their concomitant radical leftism, but let's not pretend it doesn't exist. Smug is a very unattractive look.
Lots of cultural appropriation going on in the caribbean show, white men and woman stealing the song-styles and stories of black islanders!
Frank Lesser It based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen, you numpty.
LOL